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June 16 - 19

Theater of the Voiceless: International Symposium and Festival of Documentary Theater

In partnership with Georgetown University's Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics and Zeitgeist DC, leading playwrights, artists, governmental, political and cultural experts from the United States and German-speaking countries discuss, perform, and celebrate the international power and vitality of this art form. More...

Through July 12

Film Series: 50 Years French-German Friendship

Fifty years ago, the signing of the Élysée Treaty established the foundation for a lasting German-French friendship. This film series presents collaborations between filmmakers and actors in the two countries. More...

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    Current Projects

    Trialogue: American|Chinese|German Poetry Collaboration   deutschenglish

    Passions and those things that move us are featured in this annual celebration of language and voice.
    Zeitgeist Contemporary Writers © colourbox.com

    Zeitgeist   deutschenglish

    Contemporary authors and playwrights from Europe’s German-speaking countries in Washington DC

    Transatlantic Outreach Program   deutschenglish

    Resources on Modern Germany for K-12 Social Studies Educators in the US and Canada.
    GerMan © Goethe-Institut

    GERMAN   deutschenglishespañolfrançaisрусскийБеларускаяportuguês

    Help GERMAN in its mission to save the German language: become a film star in the new trailer “GERMAN – One word is not enough!”

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